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in South Africa (SA) 2019: New Job Opportunities at Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 2019
AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 1902364
Job Title: Digital Agriculture Specialist
Job Posting: 23/Sep/2019
Closure Date: 23/Dec/2019, 1:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit: DPI
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Various Locations
Duration: Assignments from two to six weeks, or up to 11 months when applicable
Post Number: N/A
Recommended:
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
The
incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty
stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization
Organizational Setting
The
Investment Centre Division (DPI) promotes investment in food security,
agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and
agro-processing in developing countries and countries in transition,
assisting governments and country stakeholders, main development
partners, in particular international financing institutions with the
strategic planning and implementation of their investments to achieve
food security and nutrition, make agriculture, forestry and fisheries
more sustainable and productive, reduce rural poverty, make food value
chains more efficient and inclusive and promote climate change
adaptation and/or mitigation.
DPI is a multidisciplinary division
composed of three regionally focused services, namely Africa Service,
Asia and the Pacific Service, and Europe, Central Asia, Near East, North
Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean Service
The purpose of this
call is to provide FAO’s Investment Centre Division (DPI) with qualified
candidates for a profile of digital agriculture specialist. The
contract can be home based with required travel for field missions.
Reporting Lines
The digital Agriculture Specialist will work under the overall technical supervision of the Service Chief, and the direct supervision of a DPI Officer and in close collaboration with the FAO Representation in the relevant country of assignment.
Technical Focus
Provision of technical advice or expertise and capacity development for (i) the elaboration of diagnostic and strategic pre-investment work including digital agriculture country profiles and diagnostic, digital agriculture country strategies, sectoral and value chain digital transformation investment plans; (ii) provision of policy advice to member countries in collaboration with IFI partners; (iii) the design of investment operations, in collaboration with country stakeholders and cooperating partners, to mobilize resources for food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation; and (iv) implementation support and evaluation of investment operations, in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.
Tasks and responsibilities
Advise governments, or provides technical expertise, in the preparation of pre-investment work required to promote digital solutions adapted and relevant for food and agriculture sectors, including the elaboration digital agriculture profiles, digital agriculture strategies, sectoral and value chain digital transformation investment plans.
Lead, or participate in, multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in the identification, assessment and preparation of investment operations in the fields of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation, and participate in pre-appraisal and appraisal missions, with a focus on digital technologies.
Lead, or participate in, multidisciplinary teams for the implementation support and the preparation of final evaluation of investment operations, with a focus on digital technologies aiming at improving food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation.
Advise governments, or provide technical expertise, on the use of adapted and relevant digital technologies in food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation studies and strategies, and in the formulation of national sector and/or sub-sector investment plans and programmes (only for Consultants)
Advise on the use of adapted and relevant digital technologies in developing, or support the development of inclusive and sustainable food systems, involving producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, civil society organizations and government.
Advise on the use of digital technologies in the monitoring and evaluation, communication and capacity development strategies and activities in the areas of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation, investment support to government staff, and non-state actors and private sector organizations.
Promote effective partnerships with private sector on the development, adaptation and promotion of digital technologies in the above-mentioned areas.
Promote international and South-South cooperation and collaboration leading to new investment opportunities and cooperative agreements on the adoption, promotion and use of digital technologies for the food and agriculture sector.
Prepare reports in accordance with government and financing partners’ requirements.
Perform other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree in (for Consultants) / University degree (only for PSA) in economics, computer science/IT, agricultural sciences, engineering related to digital technologies, statistics or a related field as appropriate for the specific profile
- From three to fifteen years of relevant experience in conducting food and agriculture development work involving the use of digital innovative solutions.
- Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian (for consultants). Working knowledge of English, French, Spanish, Arabic or Russian (for PSAs).
Recommended:
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
- Extent and relevance on research, development and promotion of sustainable and effective digital solutions for the food and agriculture sector
- Extent and relevance of experience in leading, or participating in, multidisciplinary teams for the preparation of strategies and sector studies as well as formulation, implementation support or evaluation of food and agriculture development initiatives, preferably involving digital technologies.
- Extent and relevance of experience in investment design, implementation support and evaluation of food and agriculture development initiatives, preferably involving digital technologies.
- Extent and relevance of experience in capacity development for the design and implementation of food and agriculture investment operations, preferably involving digital technologies.
- Demonstrated experience in dealing with private sector specifically in the research, development and promotion of digital technologies for the food and agriculture sector.
- Demonstrated experience in dealing with government officials, development partners and other country level stakeholders preferably on the promotion of digital technologies for the food and agriculture sector.
- Relevance of experience in different geographical areas.
Additional Selection Criteria
Advanced technical writing skills in official UN languages;
Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel frequently to developing or transition countries
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
Candidates should upload language certificate/s when submitting their application.
For more information, visit the FAO employment website
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline
If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
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Job ID: 1902633
Job Title: Deputy Head of Hubs (8 positions)
Job Posting: 29/Oct/2019
Closure Date: 13/Nov/2019, 1:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit: FRSSD
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Various Locations-Various Locations
Duration: 6 Months with Possibility of Extension.
Post Number: N/A
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.
People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational Setting
The FAO Representation in South Sudan is organized around four main units: Programme, strategy and Resource planning, Operations and Administration. The current portfolio of projects in South Sudan includes activities related to Agriculture(crop), Livestock, Fisheries, Natural Resource Management, Food information Systems and is implemented with humanitarian, transitional and development funding. The incumbent will contribute to the country's Programme as foreseen in the project he/she will coordinate and be assigned.
Reporting lines
Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative (FAOR), general supervision of the Deputy FAOR and direct supervision of the Head of the Hub, the Deputy Head of Hubs is responsible for the coordination of the field level delivery of programme/project activities of FAO in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, nutrition and rural development.
Tasks and objectives to be achieved:
The incumbent will carry out the following specific tasks:
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in in one of the following fields Animal Health/Production, rural development , agricultural science/economics, Business Administration and Social sciences
Five years of experience in project formulation, planning, operation, and budget management
Two years of experience with emergencies and development initiatives in the Horn of Africa preferably in South Sudan
Working knowledge of English, limited knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage
National of South Sudan
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Excellent drafting skills and capacity to synthesize;
Knowledge of forestry, climate change or agriculture issues in East Africa and preferably in South Sudan;
Work experience in more than one location in East Africa, and preferably in South Sudan;
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated field experience in the implementation of Humanitarian and development projects
Experience in project formulation, planning, operation, and budget management
Demonstrated experience in dealing with senior government officials, development partners and NGOs
Experience in community based development and participatory approaches and in particular with grassroots associations and farmers groups
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
Job Title: Deputy Head of Hubs (8 positions)
Job Posting: 29/Oct/2019
Closure Date: 13/Nov/2019, 1:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit: FRSSD
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Various Locations-Various Locations
Duration: 6 Months with Possibility of Extension.
Post Number: N/A
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.
People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational Setting
The FAO Representation in South Sudan is organized around four main units: Programme, strategy and Resource planning, Operations and Administration. The current portfolio of projects in South Sudan includes activities related to Agriculture(crop), Livestock, Fisheries, Natural Resource Management, Food information Systems and is implemented with humanitarian, transitional and development funding. The incumbent will contribute to the country's Programme as foreseen in the project he/she will coordinate and be assigned.
Reporting lines
Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative (FAOR), general supervision of the Deputy FAOR and direct supervision of the Head of the Hub, the Deputy Head of Hubs is responsible for the coordination of the field level delivery of programme/project activities of FAO in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, nutrition and rural development.
Tasks and objectives to be achieved:
The incumbent will carry out the following specific tasks:
- Consolidate area based annual work plan for the field office covering all project activities
- Ensure synergy and complementarity in implementation of the programs/projects for increased impact;
- Coordinate direct implementation of project activity by the FAO Hub
- Provide programmatic support to NGO partners to enhance activity delivery and complies with both FAO’s rules/regulations and the donor standards as defined in the respective project documents;
- Monitor field activity delivery with reference to the area based annual work plan and letters of agreement with NGO partners (timeliness, achievement of project objectives and impact);
- Conduct emergency needs assessments in response to any humanitarian crises in the state;
- Contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals, in support of resources mobilization efforts;
- Prepare and update field office program reports and other documentation related to project operations;
- Identify training needs and capacity building activities and arrange for necessary support;
- In the absence of the Head of the Hub, represents FAO in meetings, conferences and seminars to be held in the state;
- Assist in coordination of technical support of FAOSS to projects being implemented in the state, as determined by need, including monitoring and evaluation efforts;
- Prepare monthly activity implementation reports;
- Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in in one of the following fields Animal Health/Production, rural development , agricultural science/economics, Business Administration and Social sciences
Five years of experience in project formulation, planning, operation, and budget management
Two years of experience with emergencies and development initiatives in the Horn of Africa preferably in South Sudan
Working knowledge of English, limited knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage
National of South Sudan
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FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Excellent drafting skills and capacity to synthesize;
Knowledge of forestry, climate change or agriculture issues in East Africa and preferably in South Sudan;
Work experience in more than one location in East Africa, and preferably in South Sudan;
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated field experience in the implementation of Humanitarian and development projects
Experience in project formulation, planning, operation, and budget management
Demonstrated experience in dealing with senior government officials, development partners and NGOs
Experience in community based development and participatory approaches and in particular with grassroots associations and farmers groups
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
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